Enhancing Attention Regulation in ADHD Through Serious Games: A Narrative Review of Neurocognitive Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
Dina Faizatur Rahmah1, Yunias Setiawati2*
Abstract
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Among these symptoms, impairments in attention regulation represent one of the most significant cognitive challenges affecting academic performance and daily functioning in children with ADHD. Recent advances in digital technology have introduced serious games as innovative tools for cognitive training and behavioral intervention. This literature review aims to examine current evidence regarding the role of serious games in improving attention regulation among children with ADHD. A narrative review approach was used to analyze peer-reviewed studies published within the past ten years that investigated serious game interventions targeting attentional processes. The reviewed literature suggests that serious games may enhance sustained attention and attentional control through adaptive gameplay, multisensory feedback, and reward-based reinforcement mechanisms. These findings indicate that serious games may serve as promising complementary tools for supporting attention regulation and cognitive development in children with ADHD.
Keywords
serious games; ADHD; attention regulation; cognitive training; psychological wellbeing
Cite This Article
Rahmah, D. F., Setiawati, Y. (2026). Enhancing Attention Regulation in ADHD Through Serious Games: A Narrative Review of Neurocognitive Mechanisms and Clinical Implications. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 7| Issue 2: Mar – Apr 2026, Pages 287-291 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volume7-Issue2-Mar-Apr-No.1043-287-291.pdf
Volume 7 | Issue 2: Mar – Apr 2026
